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Does the tv actually turn off or you lose the signal and get that message ?

Note that myself I did not send that $26 phone offers that you received , they are automated by the website and I`m not available for it at this time but another expert might be if you`d rather do this on the phone .

The main board for a samsung tv under 5 years old in average cost some $60 to $80 if you were to buy it yourself

f that is not your cup of tea so to speak then to have this repaired at home could cost you around $250 to $300 parts included and perhaps $50 less if you take it to the shop yourself .

If you need to find repair shops near you then look at the link below and enter your zip code ;www.tvrepairpros.comThis will give you a list of NESDA member repair shops in your area.This list may be limited though and you may find more the yellow pages or simply google "tv repairs" and the name of your town .You could give a call to different shops in your area to get an idea of their rates , it pays to shop around .

The main board for a samsung tv of this size and under 5 years old in average cost some $60 to $80 if you were to buy it yourself

f that is not your cup of tea so to speak then to have this repaired at home could cost you around $250 to $300 parts included and perhaps $50 less if you take it to the shop yourself .

If you need to find repair shops near you then look at the link below and enter your zip code ;www.tvrepairpros.comThis will give you a list of NESDA member repair shops in your area.This list may be limited though and you may find more the yellow pages or simply google "tv repairs" and the name of your town .You could give a call to different shops in your area to get an idea of their rates , it pays to shop around .

If the tv is 8 years old then considering the age of the tv and the fact that you can get a new 55" tv with all the bells and whistles for around or less than $450 ,I would think twice before investing that kind of money into this one.

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